weather and climate. Flashcards

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what is climate?

A

weather patterns

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Radiant Energy

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energy that travels thru space

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Latitude

A

distance from north or south of the equator

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Rotation

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earth spinning on axis

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convection currents

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the circular movement of fluids caused by rising of hotter less dense fluid and the sinking of cooler more dense fluid

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What is the Atmosphere movement?

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convection in air

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what are ocean currents?

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convection in water

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what is weather?

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temporary climate

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